Following treatment with praziquantel (Biltricide) for tapeworm ...

[Bob-Dole]

Following treatment with praziquantel (Biltricide) for tapeworm infestation, the nurse would expect to administer:
 
  1. yogurt.
  2. a laxative.
  3. an antacid.
  4. a liquid diet.

Question 2

When oral mebendazole (Vermox) is prescribed for the treatment of ascariasis, the nurse would expect the drug regimen to be administered:
 
  1. for 1 month.
  2. over 3 days.
  3. for 7 days.
  4. as a single dose.

[anoriega3]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: There is no specific indication for administration of yogurt.
Rationale 2: A laxative is administered after treatment for tapeworm infestation.
Rationale 3: An antacid could interfere with absorption of the medication.
Rationale 4: A liquid diet is not indicated.
Global Rationale: For some infections, a laxative is given 2 hours after treatment, to remove all parts of the worm and its eggs. There is no indication that the other treatments are necessary.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: This dosage schedule would result in overdose of the client.
Rationale 2: Dosage of oral mebendazole (Vermox) is 3 days.
Rationale 3: This dosage schedule is too long. Vermox can treat this infestation in less time.
Rationale 4: A single dose of Vermox would not be effective in eliminating scariasis.
Global Rationale: Oral mebendazole (Vermox) for 3 days is the standard treatment.

[Bob-Dole]

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[gcook]

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